Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the efficiency of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) by amending title 38, United States Code. It specifically requires the BVA to expand the content of its annual report to include detailed analysis of appeal processing, thereby providing greater insight into operational challenges. The legislation mandates that the BVA Chairman identify and report on factors contributing to the untimely disposition of cases within the new appeals system, specifying the number and percentage of cases impacted by each factor. Additionally, the bill requires the identification of factors leading to the remand of appeals, encompassing both the new and legacy appeals systems, along with the corresponding number and percentage of affected cases. This comprehensive reporting is intended to highlight systemic issues affecting the timely resolution of veterans' appeals.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Armed Forces and National Security
Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-6698| House
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This bill aims to enhance transparency regarding the efficiency of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) by amending title 38, United States Code. It specifically requires the BVA to expand the content of its annual report to include detailed analysis of appeal processing, thereby providing greater insight into operational challenges. The legislation mandates that the BVA Chairman identify and report on factors contributing to the untimely disposition of cases within the new appeals system, specifying the number and percentage of cases impacted by each factor. Additionally, the bill requires the identification of factors leading to the remand of appeals, encompassing both the new and legacy appeals systems, along with the corresponding number and percentage of affected cases. This comprehensive reporting is intended to highlight systemic issues affecting the timely resolution of veterans' appeals.